Average credits earned by English language learner status and course type: 2009

Course type

English language learners

Non-English language learners

Total credits earned

Total credits earned

Average credits

Standard error

Average credits

Standard error

Overall

26.3

*

(0.23)

27.2

(0.10)

Core academic

14.4

*

(0.13)

16.0

(0.05)

Other academic

6.1

*

(0.18)

5.2

(0.05)

Other

5.8

(0.15)

6.0

(0.09)

* Significantly different (p<.05) from non-English language learners.

NOTE: Details may not sum to total because of rounding. Core academic courses are English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Other academic courses are fine arts, foreign languages, and computer-related studies. Other courses include courses such as vocational education, personal health, and physical education.

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, High School Transcript Study (HSTS), 2009.